CANCUN, MEXICO -- (Marketwired) -- Jun 04, 2013 -- There's no better place south of the U.S. border to spend time on the beach than the JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa according to readers of Celebrated Living magazine.

Rising to the top of the Reader's Choice Platinum List of the world's best hotels, golf courses, spas and cruise lines, this Cancun luxury resort excels among Mexico, Central America and South America destinations according to the May 2013 issue of the in-flight magazine published quarterly by American Airlines. Celebrated Living covers today's finest resorts, spas, wine, fashion, jewelry, dining and more, offering readers the ultimate guide to the good life, including style and trends along with tips for living well from A-list celebrities.

The coveted "Platinum List" is compiled by magazine editors based on results of Celebrated Living's annual Platinum Survey which reaches 667,ooo readers in First and Business Class cabins throughout the airline's travel system. The JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa soared to the top of the list, not only as the best resort in Cancun, but excelled over destinations in Buenos Aires, Costa Rica, Rio de Janeiro, Mexico City, Los Cabos, Chile, Puerto Rico and Peru.

Setting the standard for guest services this impressive Cancun spa resort was also listed among the magazine's Top 20 Family Resorts worldwide, joining the likes of popular Disney destinations and the Bahamas' Atlantis. New to the long line-up of amenities at the JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa is an exciting teens-only beachfront lounge. The indoor space includes ping-pong, video games, beverage service and space for teenagers to "chill" during family vacation travel. While always catering to children and encouraging family-oriented activities, the resort has also added new four-poster daybeds for the comfort of adults on its private white sand beaches.

The JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa welcomes guests with the finest amenities and unsurpassed service in the midst of Cancun's popular Hotel Zone. Offering chic style, and an extensive choice of gracious accommodations, guests are pampered with breathtaking views and impeccable surroundings at this landmark luxury resort. Surrounded by the sparkling turquoise waters of the Caribbean, guests may also indulge in the resort's Club 91 for the ultimate in personal service and amenities. Honored as a Five Diamond Hotel by the AAA, the resort boasts 20,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, a business center and the service of dedicated event managers and skilled culinary professionals for flawless retreats, corporate meetings and destination weddings.